Senior Manager, Risk Management

Location: Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site)
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Sr. Manager - Risk Management to join our team in Franklin, TN.

Nissan's Global Risk Management is part of Global Treasury and is responsible for all property, casualty, financial lines, and employee benefits lines of insurance for the enterprise globally. Reporting directly to Nissan's General Manager - Global Risk Management, this is a regional risk management role with responsibility for Nissan's Americas insurance programs, including related loss control and risk management programs for Nissan Americas operations.


The position requires frequent interaction with a wide scope of stakeholders, including Finance, HR, Compensation & Benefits, and Legal, as well as global, regional and local insurance partners. This is a high-visibility position, with significant opportunity for personal and professional growth.


Supporting this position is a team of risk management professionals located in Nashville, TN. It requires close collaboration with Nissan's Global Risk Management teams in Japan and Europe. Nissan Americas region includes US, Canada, LATAM and South America operations.

A Day in the Life

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

• Negotiation, design, placement, and administration of US primary casualty, local standalone policies, and local underlier policies related to global P&C programs within the Americas region. Familiarity with placement of employer benefit insurance programs such as medical, life, ADD, etc.
  
• Leadership of Nissan Americas property/ casualty insurance programs, in close collaboration with the Global Risk Management team. This requires travel and/or virtual meetings with Nissan entities and service providers in the region, to maintain and develop strong working relationships to support Nissan's global and regional objectives. It also requires frequent communication and coordination with Nissan and service provider teams in Japan, Europe, and elsewhere
  
  
• Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and determine appropriate mitigation strategies for emerging risk as well as implement loss control measures
  
• Foster positive relationships with regional third-party vendors within the region while holding partners accountable for deliverables and servicing KPI's
  
• Responsibility for effective claims management within Americas. This will require close coordination and management of TPA contracts as well as significant coordination with cross-functional teams such as HSE, HR, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance and Logistics
  
• Development of the regional Risk Management team, expanding skills, capabilities, and career development. This requires strong people skills, willingness to adapt to new situations, creatively address problems, and find innovative opportunities for growth and improvement
  
• Coordination with Nissan's captive insurance companies in support of regional programs and seek opportunities for leveraging the captive risk financing structure
  
  

Who We're Looking For

Required:

• 10+ years progressive experience in corporate risk management or related field within a large corporation, broker, insurer, or similar environment plus a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, or related
  
• 5+ years' experience as a people manager
  
• Ability to manage and develop team members, including hybrid work environments
  
• Ability to develop strategic relationships, working collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
  
• Understanding of insurance and risk financing structures leveraging captives and control master programs
  
• Experience implementing loss control initiatives for risk mitigation and claims reduction
  
• Familiarity with the following lines of insurance: property, casualty/ umbrella, workers compensation, auto liability, marine cargo, and financial lines as well as specialty lines such as aviation, ad wrap, and dealer floorplan
  
• Experience managing large workers compensation programs with a dedicated claims TPA while closely coordinating with Manufacturing HR, HSE and on-site medical teams
  
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN
  

Desired:

• MBA a plus; Risk management qualifications (ARM, CPCU) a plus
  
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive change
  
• Ability to analyze and leverage data in decision-making
  
• Ability to communicate with all management levels, across regions and with external partners in different countries
  
• Independence and demonstration of capabilities as a self-starter, able to interpret strategic direction and transform into action
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to break down ambiguous objectives into actionable deliverables
  
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage and execute multiple competing priorities effectively
  
• Strong negotiation skills, and ability to make decisions with incomplete information
  

What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America